Overview

This book sets out to explore the creation of interior atmosphere as seen through the lens of mise-en-scène. You will learn how this film theory informs the concept of ‘staged space’ translated through the narrative and expressive qualities of a particular scene. Jean Whitehead quickly takes this concept beyond the screen and considers its application to the interior ‘setting’. By learning to use the ingredients that inform an ‘interior’ mise-en-scène such as its backdrop, choice of props, use of special effects alongside the application of colour, pattern, graphics, light and shadow, an immersive atmospheric experience can be created. Packed with inspiring examples and case studies, ranging from cinematic interiors and art installations, to the work of notable interior designers, stylists and architects with an interior interest, this book broadens current thinking around the design of the decorated interior. It will help you to embrace the concepts that underpin an interior mise-en- scène through the use of softer decorative techniques and concerns.

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Author:   Jean Whitehead (Falmouth University, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Weight:   0.538kg
ISBN:  

9781474249676

ISBN 10:   1474249671
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   14 December 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Creating Interior Atmosphere: An Introduction Introduction What is Interior Design? Scope of this book - Interior Design and Mise-en-scene What is Atmosphere? Conclusion Further Reading - Exploring atmosphere 2. What's in a Room? The Principles of 'Mise-en-scene' The Power of the Interior What is 'Mise-en-scene?' What is an 'Interior' Mise-en-scene? Conclusion Further Reading - Exploring Mise-en-scene 3. The Interior Setting: The Backdrop or 'Skin' of the Space What is an Interior Setting? What is the physical environment - the skin? Examples of Interior Mise-en-scene, creating an interior setting Case Study One: Surface Skin - 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari', Robert Wiene Case Study Two: Surface Skin - Rough Luxe Hotel, Rabih Hage Case Study Three: Manipulated Skin -Strawberry Hill, Horace Walpole Case Study Four: Layered Skin - 'Re-Set', Petra Blaisse Case Study Five: Three Dimensional Skin - KU64 Kids Club, GRAFT Conclusion Further Reading - Exploring the 'Interior Setting' 4. What is an Interior 'Prop'? Accessories, furniture, fixtures and equipment Introducing Interior Props Using Interior Props Examples of Interior Mise-en-scene, props and atmosphere Case Study One: Accessories, furniture and fixtures - The Ace Hotel, Roman and Williams Case Study Two: Furniture - 'A Clockwork Orange', Stanley Kubrick Case Study Three: Equipment - 'Break Down', Michael Landy Case Study Four: Fixtures- Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre, Frank Gehry Case Study Five: Props as fixtures - Kesselskramer, FAT Conclusion Further Reading - Exploring Interior Props 5. 'Special Effects': Interior Space and Experiences Introducing Interior Special Effects Special Effects - Perception and Atmosphere Examples of Interior Mise-en-sceneand their special effects Case Study One: Implied Space - 'Dogville', director Lars von Trier Case Study Two: Illusory Space - La Maison Champs Elysees, Maison Martin Margiela Case Study Three: Sensory Space - Fragrance Lab for Selfridges, Campaign, The Future Laboratory and Givauden Case Study Four: Use of Scale - 'Citizen Kane', director Orson Welles Case Study Five: Sensory Space - Alcoholic Architecture, Bompas & Parr Conclusion Further Reading - Considering Special Effects 6. Light and Shadow: Uncovering its Dramatic Role Introducing Light and Shadow Lighting and Atmosphere Examples of Interior Mise-en-scene - using light and shadow Case Study One: Shadow - 'Nosferatu' Case Study Two: Artificial Light - 'The Weather Project', Olafur Eliasson Case Study Three: Natural Light - D.E. Shaw Offices and Co., Steven Holl Case Study Four: Candle light - Sam Wannamaker Playhouse - Allies & Morrison and Jon Greenfield Case Study Five: Digital Light - The West Lobby in The Cosmopolitan, Rockwell Group's LAB Conclusion Further Reading - Exploring Light and Shadow 7. Colour: A Technicolor (c) Inner World Introducing Colour Colour and Atmosphere Examples of Interior Mise-en-scene, using colour Case study One: Colour - 'The Cook, the Thief, his Wife and her Lover', director Peter Greenaway Case study Two: Colour - Spiegel Publishing Headquarters by Verner Panton Case study Three: Colour via pattern - 'Dots Obsession' by Yayoi Kusama Case study Four: Colour via graphics - The Hotel by Jean Nouvel Case study Five: Colour -Wards 23 & 29, Bradford Royal Infirmary Conclusion Further Reading - Exploring Colour

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Jean Whitehead is Senior Lecturer in Interior Design BA (Hons) at Falmouth University, UK. Jean has an Interior Design degree from Glasgow School of Art, and a Masters in Interior Design from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK and has extensive experience as an educator.

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